A Delegation from the University of Sopron recently had a meeting with the Ambassador of Israel in Hungary, H.E. Yacov Hadas-Handelsman. He was accompanied by the Deputy Chief of Mission Moran Birman. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss various educational and research connections between the two countries.
The Director of International Affairs, Dr. habil. Zoltán Szabó PhD MBA represented the University of Sopron.
During the meeting, the Ambassador and the Director discussed the potential for collaboration in the field of education and research. They explored opportunities for student and faculty exchanges, joint research projects, and the possibility of establishing academic partnerships.
One specific scholarship program that was highlighted during the meeting was the Stipendium Hungaricum scholarship. This program offers fully-funded scholarships to international students who wish to pursue their studies in Hungary. The delegation expressed their interest in highlighting this scholarship to Israeli students as a means to strengthen educational ties between the two countries.
Overall, the meeting was productive and laid the foundation for future cooperation between the University of Sopron and Israel. Both parties expressed their commitment to fostering educational and research connections that will benefit students and scholars from both nations.
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